US History SOL 2-3 Quiz

What were the main causes of the American Revolution?

• The Declaration of Independence, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Treaty of Paris.

• Taxation without representation, the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, and the desire for self-governance.

• The Boston Tea Party, the French and Indian War, and the Proclamation of 1763.

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord, the Boston Massacre, and the Treaty of Paris.

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution of Independence

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

• July 4, 1775

• August 4, 1776

Which event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention?

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Passage of the Stamp Act

• Ratification of the Bill of Rights

• Failure of the Articles of Confederation

Where was the Constitutional Convention held?

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• New York

Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To create a new framework for the United States government and to draft the United States Constitution.

• To establish a monarchy in the United States.

• To create a new currency for the United States.

• To abolish the United States government.

Which state did not send delegates to the Constitutional Convention?

• Virginia

• New York

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

What is the name of the plan that proposed a bicameral legislature with representation based on population?

• Virginia Plan

• New York Plan

• Georgia Plan

• Pennsylvania Plan